I want them for eggs. Entertainment/tameness would be nice too, but really eggs. They won't get eaten, but I'd like them to be more than decorative.
I was a bit torn on what would be best for a newbie, i.e. ones smart/scrappy enough to maybe forage a bit or keep an eye out for predators, or...
Where's the best place to go to get an idea of what breeds are available in Oz or do especially well? I'm getting the impression that not every variety that's available in the States is out here? (Though I'm guessing I could get Australorps...)
Hi everyone. Great site. Been lurking a little while, finally decided to make an account.
I am the sort of person that spends a long, long time researching a breed before I do anything. So right now I'm still in info-gathering stage. I'm about to go make another thread with a newbie question...